In a thrilling race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward emerged victorious in the first race of the IndyCar hybrid era. The 25-year-old Mexican driver fended off a hard-charging Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing to claim his second win of the 2023 season, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the championship battle.
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Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have opted to revert their Formula 1 cars to the Imola-spec parts in a bid to address their recent performance issues in the British GT Championship. The team is hoping the more stable platform will provide the consistency they need to challenge the front-runners at the iconic Silverstone circuit.
George Russell of the Mercedes Formula 1 team secured the fastest time in a wet FP3 session at the British Grand Prix, outpacing his teammate Lewis Hamilton by a mere 0.035 seconds. Despite the challenging conditions, Russell’s impressive performance has set the stage for an exciting qualifying and race at the historic Silverstone circuit.
In a significant move, Haas Formula 1 team has announced the signing of promising young driver Oliver Bearman to a multi-term contract, paving the way for his Formula 1 debut in the 2025 season. The 19-year-old Briton, who currently competes in Formula 2, has already impressed the American outfit with his performances during practice sessions.
In a remarkable turnaround, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint, despite facing an early setback during the weekend’s sole practice session. Verstappen’s car encountered an issue with a disabled oil pressure sensor, but the team was able to quickly resolve the problem, allowing the Dutch driver to continue his session and ultimately secure the top spot.
The DS Penske team has been busy with GT racing, Formula E, and WEC commitments, and now they face the tricky Portland circuit in the upcoming Formula E double-header event. With the high aerodynamic drag of Formula E cars, managing energy usage will be crucial for teams like DS Penske to maintain their position at the forefront of electric racing.
Ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has denied that there is a ‘trend’ behind the team’s recent performance slump in Formula 1. Leclerc remains confident that the Scuderia can bounce back and fight at the front of the grid this weekend.
Sergio Perez, the struggling Red Bull driver in the 2024 Dakar Rally, believes he is starting to find solutions to his car handling issues as the competition heats up. While Perez may not be able to keep up with his teammate and defending champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Mexican veteran is determined to close the gap and be more competitive in the upcoming Dakar Rally.
The 2023 Rally Sardinia in the World Rally Championship (WRC) delivered a nail-biting finish as Ott Tänak of Hyundai edged out Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier by just 0.2 seconds to claim victory, marking the joint-closest finish for a win in WRC history.
The British GT Championship is gearing up for an electrifying race at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Motorsports enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed weekend filled with intense on-track battles and top-level GT racing as the series continues to captivate audiences.